The North West has very strong links with the Armed Forces. The region is the base for around 2,000 regular and 3,600 Territorial Army soldiers, hosts dozens of Royal Navy ship visits every year and is home to several notable Ministry of Defence agencies.
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Since the 16th century the South West has played a vital role in the defence of this nation. This continues today with dozens of major defence sites across the area - in total it has the most military and civilian personnel of any UK region.
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